White Pine, Tennessee, is a charming small town that blends peaceful country living with convenient access to some of East Tennessee’s best attractions. Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful Douglas Lake, it’s a destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and water sports one day, and hiking or exploring the Smokies the next. White Pine offers a true taste of Tennessee hospitality with its quaint downtown, local eateries, and welcoming community feel. Its central location makes it easy to venture to nearby cities like Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, while still returning to a quiet, relaxing retreat at the end of the day. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor adventures, scenic mountain views, or simply slowing down in a friendly Southern town, White Pine is an inviting place to visit.

Get to Know the Area

Aerial view of Douglas Lake flowing through lush green landscape with scattered houses and cloudy sky.

The Story of White Pine, Tennessee: From Dandridge Crossing to A Scenic Byway Town

Story of White Pine, TN

Visit Jefferson County - Lakeside of the Smokies

Visit Jefferson County

Fishing on Douglas Lake.

Learn about fishing on Douglas Lake from the Pro himself - Bill Dance.

About Douglas Lake

Bassmaster Tournaments on Surrounding Lakes - Douglas and Cherokee Lake

Bassmaster Tournaments

Cherokee Lake - only a 20 minute drive away

Cherokee Reservoir

Things To Do

Area Attractions - Jefferson County

Things to Do - Jefferson County

Area Attractions - Morristown

Things to Do - Morristown

Area Attractions - Sevierville

Things to Do - Sevierville

Area Attractions - Gatlinburg

Things to Do - Gatlinburg

Area Attractions - Dandridge

Things to Do - Dandridge

Area Attractions - Pigeon Forge

Things to Do - Pigeon Forge

Area Attractions - Visit the Smokies

Things to Do - Smokies

Area Attractions - Knoxville

Things to Do - Knoxville

Outdoors Adventure - Hiking, Tubing, and Kayaking

Hiking in the Smokies

Hiking - Smokies

Panther Creek State Park

Hiking - Panther Creek

5 Rivers Adventure

Rafting - 5 Rivers

Big Bear Rafting

Rafting - Big Bear

Cades Cove Hiking Trails

Hiking - Cades Cove

Cherokee National Forest

Hiking - Cherokee National Forest

Big Creek Expeditions

Rafting - Big Creek

Rapid Expeditions

Rafting - Rapid Expeditions

Theme Parks & Attractions

Dollywood’s Theme Park

Dollywood Theme Park

Dollywood’s Splash County

Dollywood Splash Country

Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripleys's Aquarium - Gatlinburg

Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo

Soaky Mountain Waterpark

Soaky Mountain

Anakeesta

Anakeesta

The Island - Pigeon Forge

The Island

Ober Mountain

Ober Mountain Ski/Mtn Biking